Church of the Redeemer annual Christmas bazaar at the Parish House, Pennswood and New Gulph Roads, Bryn Mawr, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch, face painting, arts and crafts, games, Secret Santa shopping for children, attic treasures, vintage fine and costume jewelry, clothing and accessories, toys, games, books, DVDs, CDs, new gifts. The Shop also will be open with home furnishings, better women’s clothing, jewelry and children’s furniture, clothing and accessories. Silent Auction of antiques, china, silver, family heirlooms, art, rare and unusual items, etc. Bidding will begin at 9 a.m. and will close at 2:30 p.m. Information: Tish Zaleta, church office, 610-525-248.

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Valley View Community Church Alternative Gift Market, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 778 Sunnyside Ave., Audubon. Tax deductible donations can be made as gifts from local, national and international nonprofit organizations with established track records of helping people, animals and the environment. The Hospitality Center, Good Samaritan shelter, ACPPA Art Center, Hedwig House and Laurel house are just a few of the many organizations attending. Shoppers receive a gift card, a small token gift and literature about the organization’s mission, values and programs. Event is free and open to the community. Free kids craft and light refreshments. Information: www.valleyviewseek.org, call 610-631-2707 or contact Megan at mdemontaigne@yahoo.com.

Used book sale hosted by The Friends of the Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, starts today at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Dec. 2. Adult hardback books will sell for $1, paperbacks for $.50, and all children’s and teen books are four for $1. Shop early for the best selection. All proceeds will benefit the Lower Providence Community Library. Information: www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org or 610-666-6640.

Turkey supper served at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Route 73 at Neiffer Road, Obelisk, from noon to 6 p.m. Cost is $10, adults; $5, children ages 6 to 12 and free, children under 6. Candy and homemade crafts also for sale. Information: 610-754-7762.

SPCA fall feline spay day at the Perkiomenville location, 1059 Sweisford Road. Limited to 25 female cats and 30 males; advance appointments required: 610-754-7822. All cats (domestic only) must be signed in between 8 and 8:30 a.m. and picked up between 4 and 5 p.m. Each cat must be in a sturdy plastic taxi carrier, clearly marked with owner’s name, address and phone number, with towels inside. Cost is $25, males and $30, females, paid at time of dropoff, cash or check only. Montgomery County residents only. Call for additional details: 610-825-0111, ext. 24.

Public Star Party hosted by The Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers at Valley Forge National Historical Park, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. Members will set up telescopes on the Model Airplane Field of Valley Forge Park and explain objects in the night sky, including the Moon, Saturn, globular clusters, and other interesting celestial objects. Bring telescopes with problems and experts can help adjust and explain optics. Parallel park, vehicles are not permitted on the grass.

Colonial Players of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School present “Father of the Bride,” based on the 1949 novel, in the school auditorium, Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, at 7:30 p.m. The cast and crew includes over 30 students. Tickets: $8 and $10, based on seating and can be bought in advance at the PWHS main office or online. Information: www.colonialplayers.org or 610-825-1501. Tickets also available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. All seating is assigned.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, hosts Teen Family Feud for youth in grades 6 to 12. Teams will be formed at the event. Food served; no sign up necessary. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to 3-year-olds, and at 11:15 a.m. for children 4 years and older. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, hosts Roll Over and Read from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elementary age kids can read to specially trained dogs. Bring your own book or read one of the library’s. Children’s Learning Center, second floor. Information: 610-278-5100, ext. 205.

ORGANIZATIONS

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA volunteer orientation session at the Norristown office, 530 DeKalb St., at 10 a.m. RSVP to 215-790-9200. The organization has more than 1,000 children on the waiting list for mentors. People are needed who can spend time, not money, with children in need of a positive role model.

Wyncote Audubon Society will visit Coastal Cape May County. Meet at the Avalon Sea Watch at 9 a.m. (GPS: @39.109551,-74.708147). From there, participants will bird Stone Harbor Point, Nummies Island, Hereford Inlet and then possibly Cape May, depending on what is happening, what is reported and the weather. Information: www.wyncoteaudubon.org to contact Martin Selzer, leader.

Thrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is a large selection of clothing for the entire family, household items, books, tapes, movies and more. Donations of clean and usable clothing and household items accepted during shop hours. The pre-holiday bag sale will continue today and Wednesday, Nov. 21. Fill a bag for $3. The shop will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Debtors Anonymous meets 8 to 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Old Welsh Road (Route 63), Huntingdon Valley. This is a 12-step program for people with money problems and debt. Directions and information: Alan at 215-239-5152.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed AA speaker meeting 11 a.m. every Saturday at 818 W. Marshall St., next to Haws Avenue United Methodist Church. Closed meetings are for alchoholics only.

Double Trouble, a support group for those personally affected by mental health issues and drug and alcohol, meets 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Friends Connection of Montgomery County, 700 E. Main St., Norristown. Wheelchair accessible. Information: 610-292-9922.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily and noon Monday through Friday at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia.

St. John’s UCC Lansdale Alternative Gift Market, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 500 W. Main St., Lansdale. Shoppers can match everyone on their list with a meaningful charity to support in their honor. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the money goes to the charities shoppers choose. These gifts focus on helping those in need, saving lives and preserving our planet, both here at home and around the world. Gift prices range from $5 to $30. Charities include Heifer Project International, Manna on Main Street, Laurel House Women’s Shelter, Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, Urban Promise of Camden, CASA Child Court Advocacy, Doctors Without Borders, Wounded Warriors, and others. Shoppers receive a gift card to present along with a token gift and literature about the organization’s mission, values and programs. Cash and checks only. Event is open to all. If you cannot attend, you can still participate. Call the church to receive an order form by mail. Information: 215-855-5489.

Bingo hosted by George Clay Fire Company Auxiliary will be held at 426 Ford St., West Conshohocken. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. and games start at 1:30 p.m. Packages at $5, $7 and $10. Cash prizes, refreshments available. Complimentary coffee and tea. Daubers and chips used on games. Must be 18 for admission. Information: 610-828-6161.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, hosts Brick Insanity Lego Club for children age 7 and older to play and build for two hours. Sign up is required and space is limited. Free; Legos provided. Club is hosted by ColonialLUG. Registration, information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Temple Brith Achim annual book fair will be held at Barnes and Noble in Devon. Almost everything purchased will result in profits for TBA and the Powell Religious School. Do Hanukkah shopping (free gift wrapping), special Judaic section. All book titles (in store and special order), Nooks, calendars and planners, music and DVDs, puzzles, games and toys, cafe items all included. Plus, special events for children and adults. Shoppers should mention at register they’re supporting TBA Book Fair #10916674.